Buttrick's Voyages, 1812-1819; Evans's Pedestrious Tour, 1818

Buttrick's Voyages, 1812-1819; Evans's Pedestrious Tour, 1818 is a collection of travel accounts by Tilly Buttrick and Estwick Evans, first published in 1812. The anthology features Buttrick's adventurous journeys through the Western territories during the War of 1812 and Evans's extensive 4,000-mile tour, reflecting on the harsh realities of Western life. Their narratives provide insights into early 19th-century exploration, the social and economic conditions of the time, and interactions with indigenous populations, making it a significant contribution to American travel literature.